The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
COMMENT AND OPINION.

IT is said that Colonel Dan Lamont tries very
hard to be President when Mr. Cleveland is busy.
Colonel Dan will get over this after awhile-At-
lanta Constitution.
THE prospect in New York is that high license
Will come in after Democracy is kicked out, and
not before. Temperance reform doesn't keep
company with the Northern wing of that party.
Philadelphia Press.
JOHN BRIGHT complains that .'the United
States, under a system of protection, is burdened
with large surplus revenue" which he thinks
is sin and a shame Well. it is one that free
trade England is not guilty of, at any rate.
-Philadslphia Inquirer.
For the Catholic Church ITSELF if it really have
an honest purpose to adapt itself to American
institutions, 1t would seem to be a question
worthy of serious thought whether the present
policy of its agents in this country is either
wise or safe.-New York Times.
TEXAS is the State of magnificent distances.
If prohibitory LIQUOR law should be adopted in
that State the whole United States army could
not put it in effective operation. Texas is open
to the incursions of Illicit trade along nearly its
whole border both by land and by sea.-Phila-
delphia Record.
CANADA was invited to come into the Union
more than hundred years ago. The invitation
still stands. There is no doubt that the prov
inces, whenever they desire to join the sister
hood of States. will be heartily welcomed by all
our people, no matter what party may be in
power at Washington.--BuffaloC Courier.
Mh HENRY OEORGE ana Some OF tn0 CRACK
Drained enthusiasts who have enlisted under his
banner. have started an organization which is to
bear the name of the Anti-poverty Society
We suppose their intentions are well-meant, but
IT would be just as reasonable to start society
for the prevention Of physical pain. or for the
abolition of mortality. -Philadelphia North
American.
Mr. CLEVELAND knows that such attempts as
he has made to abide by pledges and prove him
self an honest man have alienated thousands of
cvniIc 1vh I'D bot he A0,,11
not possibly arouse any enthusiasm il canvass
he also knows that his own party has failed in
dealing with important public questions, and in
short, he is too discreet to court certain defeat
and means to stand from under. That shows
level head.-Plttsburg Chronicle.
IT is no longer possible for the country to be-
deceived about his position or purposes But
Mr. Curtis is hostile to the protective system,
and incapable of comprehending its strength
with the people. He faucies that devoted affec-
ton for ciyil-servce rules, and for Mr. Cleve-
land as an heroic enforcer of them will sway
more votes than the intelligent appreciation of
national policy which has marvelous!y benefited
all American labor. In that he is completely
mistaken.-New York Tribune.
THERE is an impression among Republicans
that if Mr.. Cleveland is the Democratic noml-
nee Mr.. Blaine will be the Republican nominee
1t is wisdom upon the part of both these gentle
men not to seek the nomination, as it may be
possible after so long lapse of time to success
fully follow the example Of the first Caesar, and
who knows but that the Senator whose inter-
view was published in Western journal mag
have thought such a course the part 6f the
President was sound strategy. Repub-
lican.
VIOLATIONS of law by mobs in the matter Of
killing do thousandfold more harm by exam
pies OF lawlessness than of good in bringing
guilty wretches to punishment. 1t is the wiser
policy for the public to strengthen the hands of
the law. and to watch the administration Of the
law with stern, just and pitiless eye. The law
should be plain, and brief, and simple, and its
administrators should be held to the sternest
possible tests of duty. And of all crimes against
society, the people should learn to regard as the
most heinous and damning that which consists
in the violation or neglect of duty by those in
trusted with the custody of law and justice.
Louisville Courier-JournaL